Russia is actively working with the other co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group to alleviate tension at the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh and is making efforts to enlarge the OSCE observation mission in the conflict area.

Four Republican US Senators Graham, Rubio, Gardner and Wicker have sent open letters to Secretary Rex Tillerson and called to watch the Russian Prosecutor General Yuri Chayka, his son Artemiy and several others related to him.

During the meeting, the Foreign Minister briefed on the priorities of Artsakh's foreign policy, in particular, the steps aimed at achieving progress in the processes of international recognition of Artsakh and peaceful settlement of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Karabakh.